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Askham Hall Wedding with Sassi Holford Wedding Dress

Photography by Helen Russel Photography
Jackie and Bernie gathered all their family and friends at the stunning Askham Hall for a wedding weekend. Starting with tapas and sangria on Thursday evening, a picnic on the lawn on Friday, and culminating in their heartfelt wedding on Saturday. They said their I do at the nearby church before heading back to Askham Hall's barn for an elegant reception filled with fairy lights, taper candles, rustic details and wax seal escort cards. Jackie also wowed us in a Sassi Holford wedding dress and jewel belt combo. Now, get comfortable, because in the words of Aerosmith you don't want to miss a thing!
Green, white and pink church wedding flower arrangement
Church wedding flower arch
Groomsmen drinking whiskey on wedding morning
Groom in classic navy suit with grey horseshoe waistcoat
Large pink rose buttonhole fro groom
Pink bridesmaids dresses with embroidery detail
Bride on wedding morning in Sassi Holdford wedding dress
Natural bridal hair and makeup with long blonde hair
Bride and groom at the church altar singing hymns
Bride and groom holding hands in the church wedding ceremony
You may now kiss the bride moment at church wedding ceremony
Order of service on the day wedding stationery
Bride and groom walking up the aisle as husband and wife
Bride in Sassi Holford wedding dress and groom in classic suit exiting the church
Bride and groom portrait outside the church under floral arch
bridal party portrait with bridesmaids in pink dresses
Bridal party portrait outside the church under a floral arch
Bride and groom kissing in the church courtyard
Wedding guests walking from the church to the Askham Hall  reception
Confetti moment at Askham Hall
Bridesmaid in pink halter neck dress with embroidery detail
Bride in Sassi Holford wedding Dress and bridesmaids in halter neck dresses
Bride and groom portrait on the swing at Askham Hall wedding venue
Bride and groom portrait in the gardens at Askham Hall
Groom in Navy suit with grey waistcoat standing in aAskham Hall  gardens
White bridal bouquet with foliage for Askham Hall wedding

What Made Our Day Unique

We had gathered our friends and family from the Thursday evening before the wedding so everyone had bonded by the Saturday. We had tapas and sangria on Thursday night, Friday was a picnic and lawn games during the day and a bbq in the evening (and the rain did not dampen anyone's spirits). Most of our guests stayed on Sunday too and we took them out on the lake for some lunch before heading back for an Italian feast. Many of our friends and family stayed in the house with us or in nearby cottages. We wish we could make it an annual event.

Jackie & Bernie

Askham Hall

We've shared some beautiful weddings at Askham Hall over the years. The infamous barn reception with fairy lights and beautiful gardens always makes for the most incredible backdrop for photographs. Behind the lens today was the talented Helen Russell Photography, who managed to capture all the love and details styled by Tebbey & Co. perfectly. Make sure you get your pinning fingers ready because there are so many inspiring details you'll want to incorporate into your own big day. We're already eyeing up the wax seal escort cards.

Inspiration & Styling

Elegant, with all of the little details accounted for and FUN!! We wanted people to have fun all weekend so we put together some gorgeous itineraries with the help of our friend Kerri who handled all of our stationery. This way everyone knew what was going on and where to be so that they could relax and enjoy the weekend. One of our favourite moments was looking around the room at everyone having a great time.

Jackie & Bernie

small wedding guests playing garden games
Bride in Sassi Holford wedding dress and belt
Vintage bicycle wedding sign and decor
Table centrepiece flowers and candles
Romantic table centrepiece decor with flowers and taper candles
Foliage table runner and coloured taper candles at Askham Hall reception
Askham Hall wedding reception decor
Askham Hall wedding reception with fairy lights, taper candles and foliage
Rustic crate, lantern and flower wedding decor at Askham Hall
bridal party portrait at Askham Hall with bridesmaids in pink dresses
Bridal party portrait with bride and bridesmaids holding their bouquets in the air
Bride and groom entering their Askham Hall wedding reception
Wedding guests enjoying the wedding breakfast at Askham Hall
Bride and groom laughing and holding hands during Askham Hall reception
Groom giving his wedding speech
White and green flower arch
Wedding toast at Askham Hall
Elegant white wedding cake with wax seal escort card backdrop
Wedding cards calligraphy sign at Askham Hall
Flower pot, lantern and wooden crate wedding decor at Askham Hall
Wedding flowers in vase
Bride and groom walking through Askham Hall gardens
Groom helping his bride with her Sassi Holford wedding dress
Rustic whiskey station
Bride and groom's first dance at Askham Hall

Music was a big part of Jackie and Bernie's wedding weekend. They had a vocalist/pianist play on Thursday night and an acoustic guitarist on Friday. Plus a Mumford & Sons style band on their actual wedding day. If you're unsure how to entertain your guests during your wedding, listen to our wedding entertainment podcast with lots of advice on deciding what's best for your day.


Videographer: Louis Russell |
Wedding Venue: Askham Hall |
Wedding Dress: Sassi Holford |
Bridal Boutique : Julia Tasker Bridal |
Bridesmaid Dress: ASOS |
Grooms Suit: Moss Bros. |
Makeup: Laura Dawson |
Stationery: The Wild Kind London |
Entertainment: The Cave |
Planner/Stylist: Tebbey & Co |
Decor & Hire: Narrative Hire |
Favours: Kin Vodka |
Real WeddingNorth WestSummerBarns and FarmsRusticChurchClassicWhitesPinksPeaches & Corals£40k - £50k